Sheet Metal Fabricator

Mission Critical Group • Nampa, ID

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About The Position

The Sheet Metal Fabricator prepares, fabricates, and cuts metal products for assembly using tools and machines such as presses, shears, saws, and lathes. The role works daily with machines that prepare steel metal products for assembly into power packaging units and moves equipment and materials with the assistance of a forklift.

The position involves interpreting drawings and production documents, preparing workpieces, setting up and operating fabrication equipment, and ensuring products meet specified dimensions and tolerances. The fabricator also maintains machines and may cross-train in welding and metalworking techniques when appropriate.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Be highly detail- and quality-oriented, ensuring correct measurements for each piece.
• Be reliable, responsible, and dependable.
• Work safely and efficiently while completing tasks in a timely manner.
• Apply mathematics, including reading and using a decimal chart and calculating circumference and bend radius.
• Read and understand blueprints.
• Understand the proper use, cleaning, and lubrication of machines and tools.
• Follow safety procedures to perform tasks efficiently and productively.
• Manage time independently.
• Ability to lift and move heavy sheets of metal.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of experience in a manufacturing or construction environment.
• 2 or more years of experience operating a press brake or shear.
• Experience driving and operating a forklift.
• Experience using a roll table.

Responsibilities

• Lay out and examine metal stock or workpieces to ensure they meet specifications.
• Assemble, lift, position, and remove workpieces from machinery.
• Set up and operate specialized equipment and tooling to fabricate stainless sheet metal products.
• Install, align, and secure specified punches, dies, or other fixtures in press-brake rams or beds using hand tools such as dial calipers and inspection gauges.
• Review shop drawings, blueprints, work orders, and production schedules to determine materials, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Clean and lubricate machines.
• Cross-train in welding and metalworking techniques when appropriate.
• Move equipment and materials with the assistance of a forklift.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED